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Estelle

Estelle

The 53 meter long, 320 dwt 3-masted sailing ship Estelle ran aground near Nagu, Finland.  The Estelle was en route to the Mediterranean Sea from Turku with 17 persons on board when its main engine failed.   The crew dropped anchor, but the water was too deep.   The Estelle drifted until it drifted ashore on a beach at Lydarudd.  The Finish Coast Guard responded sending a rescue boat to the scene.   The rescue boat was able to refloat the Estelle and take it under tow.   The vessels proceeded to Retais where the Estelle will be taken to a shipyard for inspection.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   Reports state the engine failed because the vessel ran out of fuel.

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Volgo-Don 85

Volgo-Don 85

The 138 meter long, 5150 dwt freighter Volgo-Don 85 ran aground on the Volga River near the 2713 kilometer mark.  The Volgo-Don 85 suffered damage to its hull with a hole near the ballast tank.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Several tugs were dispatched to the area to start salvage operations.   The freighter was headed to Kavkzaz from Buzan with 4360 tons of sulfur.

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Aground on St. Marys River

Aground on St. Marys River

A 48 foot fishing vessel went aground on the St. Mary’s River off Neebish Island, Michigan.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who  launched rescue vessels to the scene.   The station’s smaller craft was able to safely rescue the two crew off the fishing vessel and bring them back to shore.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The owners of the vessel have arranged for salvage.

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